Tagged search results for April Set

  1. Record Day 2023
    Record Day is being held this year again, on November 3, coinciding with public holiday Culture Day. Below are some picks that are not to be missed from the November 3 crates, but there's also much more to be found...
    Posted on November 3, 2023 at 11:43. | Released on November 3, 2023
  2. April Set "aruite kaerou" (7")
    April Set, the solo project of DJ & producer Suzuki Masanori (Instagram), is releasing a new 7" this July 7 on Unchantable Records! The song is a cover of "aruite kaerou", a song by Saitō Kazuyoshi known as an...
    Posted on July 6, 2021 at 22:43. | Released on July 7, 2021
  3. April Set "asayake ga kieru mae ni / yakan hikou" (7")
    April Set, the solo project of DJ & producer Suzuki Masanori (Instagram), has just recently released a new 7"! The A-side is a cover of Ishikawa Seri's hit song "asayake ga kieru mae ni", written by Yuming, this time...
    Posted on January 3, 2021 at 19:42. | Released on December 16, 2020
  4. April Set "Fairground"
    April Set, the solo project of DJ Suzuki Masanori, has a new full-length album coming this week, containing both covers and original songs with bossa, house, jazz and disco sounds. Featured are vocalists Necozawa Emi, Okawara Izumi (Qypthone), Pecombo, Suzuki...
    Posted on April 24, 2011 at 23:39. | Released on April 27, 2011

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  1. Record Store Day 2024
    Record Store Day was held worldwide on Saturday April 20. Below is a list of recommended releases coming from Japan. The full list of Record Store Day Japan can be found here. Online sales in Japan have already started. Also...
    Posted on April 23, 2024 at 00:54. | Released on April 20, 2024
  2. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.46
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on February 16, 2024 at 13:05.
  3. Pasocom Music Club "Fine Line Remixes"
    A half-year after Pasocom Music Club's 4th album "Fine Line" was released, this remix album dropped. Included are remixes of most of the album's songs, with remixers including PARKGOLF, Milk Talk, LAUSBUB, TANUKI, and more. Shortly preceding this remix album...
    Posted on January 5, 2024 at 23:32. | Released on November 22, 2023
  4. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.42
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on August 18, 2023 at 13:44.
  5. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.40
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on June 16, 2023 at 22:23.
  6. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.39
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on May 19, 2023 at 14:29.
  7. Record Store Day 2023
    Record Store Day will be held worldwide on Saturday April 22! Below is a list of recommended releases coming from Japan. The full list of Record Store Day Japan can be found here. As always, there are no online pre-orders,...
    Posted on April 15, 2023 at 23:40. | Released on April 22, 2023
  8. kiss the gambler "What am I saying?" (12"/Download)
    Singer-songwriter kiss the gambler (Twitter) has released a 2nd album today, titled "What am I saying?" (Japanese title: "watashi wa nani o itteimasuka?"). This includes the latest single "Cardamon" which was released on 7" in February (with an exclusive B-side)....
    Posted on April 5, 2023 at 21:39. | Released on April 5, 2023
  9. kiss the gambler "Cardamom / ido no soko no yuuhi" (7")
    A new 7" single has been released by singer-songwriter kiss the gambler (Twitter). There's a music video of A-side "Cardamom" that can be watched below. This song will be included on her upcoming 2nd album to be released on...
    Posted on March 1, 2023 at 00:03. | Released on February 20, 2023
  10. Record Day 2022 Day 2
    It's still time to check out Record Day held a month ago on December 3, which had many great releases and therefore took me some time to write it up. It was the 2nd of two days, following November 3....
    Posted on January 3, 2023 at 20:16. | Released on December 3, 2022
  11. City Pop on Vinyl 2022
    "City Pop on Vinyl" is a campaign organized by Japan's famous record press Toyo Kasei. It takes place again in 2022, for the 3rd tme. Below is a selection of some titles not to be missed by readers of this...
    Posted on August 6, 2022 at 00:55. | Released on August 6, 2022
  12. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.27
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on May 13, 2022 at 12:49.
  13. Record Store Day 2022
    It's time for Record Store Day! This weekend on Saturday April 23 is the worldwide Record Store Day, and like always there are many releases happening in Japan too! Below is a list of recommended picks. Many releases in Japan...
    Posted on April 23, 2022 at 01:33. | Released on April 23, 2022
  14. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.26
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on April 14, 2022 at 23:51.
  15. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.25
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on March 11, 2022 at 01:26.
  16. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.24
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on February 11, 2022 at 00:14.
  17. Mondo Grosso "Big World"
    Mondo Grosso, the solo project of Shinichi Ōsawa (lately also active with RHYME SO), is back with a brand new album! Each song is a collaboration with different singers, Takao Tajima (Original Love), Yoshie Nakano (Ego-Wrappin')), CHAI, RHYME, DONGURIZU, and...
    Posted on February 9, 2022 at 23:26. | Released on February 9, 2022
  18. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.23
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on January 13, 2022 at 23:08.
  19. PARKGOLF "Totem" (12")
    The latest album of Sapporo-based trackmaker PARKGOLF (SoundCloud, Twitter), "Totem", which was released digitally in April, is now being released on pink-colored vinyl! Included are collaborations with SUSHIBOYS, Emi Okamoto (of Friends), GOODMOODMOKU, and Taiwanese rapper Mizu98. The vinyl edition...
    Posted on September 8, 2021 at 00:15. | Released on September 8, 2021
  20. City Pop on Vinyl 2021
    "City Pop on Vinyl" is a campaign organized by Japan's famous record press Toyo Kasei, and this is the 2nd year it takes place (see City Pop on Vinyl 2020). Below is a selection of some titles not to be...
    Posted on August 28, 2021 at 00:58. | Released on August 28, 2021
  21. RSD Drops 2021 Day 1
    Record Store Day is happening this year, as two "RSD Drops" on June 12 and July 17! It seems in good shape looking at the impressive list of releases, with many good ones. Online sales will start at 13:00 (JST)...
    Posted on June 10, 2021 at 00:16. | Released on June 12, 2021
  22. arvin homa aya "Heaven's Song" (7"/Download)
    Singer-songwriter arvin homa aya (Facebook, Twitter) whose 8th album "Past Present Future" (, Spotify) was released last year, has a 7" single that has just been released on Flower Records. The 7" contains "Heaven's Song" from that latest album,...
    Posted on April 24, 2021 at 00:49. | Released on April 21, 2021
  23. Cornelius "Ghost In The Shell Arise O.S.T." (12"+7"), "Ghost In The Shell: The Movie / Ghost In The Shell Arise Alternative Architecture O.S.T." (12"+7")
    Two soundtracks of "Ghost In The Shell" that were produced by Cornelius are being released on vinyl! Each comes as a set of 12" and 7", of which the 7" contains apparently previously unreleased live versions of the theme songs....
    Posted on April 17, 2021 at 00:06. | Released on May 12, 2021
  24. hitomitoi "Surfbank Social Club" (2LP), "Snowbank Social Club" (2LP)
    hitomitoi's "Surfbank Social Club" (2013) and "Snowbank Social Club" (2014) albums, which had followed "City Dive" (2012), are both being released as double-LPs. "Surfbank Social Club" comes on blue colored vinyl, and "Snowbank Social Club" on white vinyl. A concert...
    Posted on March 28, 2021 at 16:48. | Released on March 31, 2021
  25. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.15
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on March 25, 2021 at 00:36.
  26. Illreme "yumeidoriimu" (7")
    Illreme, aka Jun Kamoda (Facebook, Bandcamp) and also active as the singer of band (((sssurrounddd))), has just released a new 7" on his own label. The song is an homage to the band Carnation, and it was previously released...
    Posted on March 13, 2021 at 12:56. | Released on March 10, 2021
  27. "Readymade mirai no ongaku Series - CD Book hen 01 'yoasobi ni tsukarete shimatta'" (CD+Book)
    Following the series of 12 monthly 7"'s of the "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays") which ended last August, here comes another fun series of collectibles supervised by Konishi Yasuharu! This time the format is a CD and book...
    Posted on January 21, 2021 at 11:09. | Released on January 29, 2021
  28. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.11
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on November 25, 2020 at 23:58.
  29. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.9
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada). It brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on September 24, 2020 at 00:19.
  30. Little Anthony & The Imperials / The Dells "a man and a woman / jeepers creepers" (7")
    This is the twelfth and last of this year-long monthly series of 7", named "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays") and consisting of Konishi Yasuharu's all-time DJ classics! This time Konishi chose two covers of movie hit songs,...
    Posted on August 26, 2020 at 23:55. | Released on August 29, 2020
  31. Nick Palmer / Frank Ifield "it's not unusual / I've got you under my skin" (7")
    At the end of every month comes another of the great monthly 7" series of Konishi Yasuharu's all-time DJ classics! This is the tenth installment of "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays"). (Find all details in the first...
    Posted on June 30, 2020 at 20:00. | Released on June 29, 2020
  32. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.6
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada), it brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on June 25, 2020 at 01:32.
  33. Peter & Gordon / Gerry & The Pacemakers "black brown and gold / stranger in the night" (7")
    Another month, another edition of the great monthly 7" series of Konishi Yasuharu's all-time DJ classics! This is the ninth installment of "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays"). (Find all details in the first post.) This time Konishi...
    Posted on May 29, 2020 at 23:59. | Released on May 29, 2020
  34. Luiz Carlos com conjunto CBS / Johnny (Guitar) Watson "samba na palma da Mao / I'll remember April" (7")
    Here's another edition of this great monthly 7" series of Konishi Yasuharu's all-time DJ classics. This is the eighth installment of "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays"). (Find all details in the first post.) Two Brazilian tracks this...
    Posted on April 29, 2020 at 11:16. | Released on April 29, 2020
  35. Tokyo's Coolest Sound radio show on La Face B: "Tokyo's Coolest Sound" vol.4
    This is Tokyo's Coolest Sound's own radio show, which is featured on La Face B (Facebook page), an Internet radio based in Montréal (Québec, Canada), it brings you some favorite songs and artists that you've read about in these...
    Posted on April 23, 2020 at 00:50.
  36. Coastlines "East Coast / West Coast" (7")
    Following their self-titled album "Coastlines" (2019), here come two new songs by Coastlines (Bandcamp), the instrumental unit of DJ/producer Masanori Ikeda (aka Mansfield) and keyboardist Kaneko Takumi (of cro-magnon). The songs are being released on 7". "'East Coast' with...
    Posted on March 21, 2020 at 13:36. | Released on March 25, 2020
  37. Les Childish Tones avec Beni Usakura "Ex Fan Des Sixties" (7")
    Childish Tones (Twitter), band that using only toy instruments, has a new single featuring singer Beni Usakura (Twitter, Instagram) about to be released! This time they cover Jane Birkin's "Ex Fan Des Sixties" (1978) and The Spiders' "Nati Bati...
    Posted on March 16, 2020 at 00:52. | Released on March 25, 2020
  38. The Ventures / The 4 Instants "what now my love / bogattini" (7")
    We're already halfway through this great monthly 7" series of Konishi Yasuharu's all-time DJ classics. Here comes the 6th installment of "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays"). (Find all details in the first post.) This time we get...
    Posted on March 1, 2020 at 01:13. | Released on February 29, 2020
  39. Learners "Hello Stranger"
    Learners has a 3rd album about to be released! It's the follow-up to album "More Learners" after which mini-album "Learners High" was also released. Included are three original songs, for which the lyrics were written by singer Sara Mary, and...
    Posted on February 15, 2020 at 00:16. | Released on February 19, 2020
  40. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu "Kimiga Iine Kuretara" (7")
    Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's latest song, "Kimiga Iine Kuretara" (released digitally last May), is getting released on 7" vinyl this month! The song comes on cute pink vinyl, and the B-side is a previously unreleased instrumental. Also check out latest...
    Posted on February 8, 2020 at 15:10. | Released on February 26, 2020
  41. Keith / The Arbors "you'll come running back to me / so nice (summer samba)" (7")
    This is the 5th of the series of twelve monthly "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays") 7"s of songs selected by Konishi Yasuharu, in which he shares all-time classics from his DJ sets. (Find all details in the...
    Posted on January 28, 2020 at 22:19. | Released on January 29, 2020
  42. George Cates "12th street rag / stardust / tea for two / frenesi" (7")
    This is the 4th of the monthly "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays") series of twelve 7"'s of songs selected by Konishi Yasuharu, in which he shares all-time classics from his DJ sets. (Find all details in the...
    Posted on December 31, 2019 at 00:12. | Released on December 29, 2019
  43. The Sunrays / The Turtles "have to be myself / too young to be the one" (7")
    This is the 3rd of the monthly "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays") series of twelve 7"'s of songs selected by Konishi Yasuharu, in which he shares all-time classics from his DJ sets. (Find all details in the...
    Posted on November 30, 2019 at 13:38. | Released on November 29, 2019
  44. Billy Strange / Frank Chacksfield "adios / Route 66 (Readymade mirai no ongaku Series)" (7")
    This is the 2nd of the monthly "Readymade mirai no ongaku" (aka "Readymade Oldays") series of twelve 7"'s of songs selected by Konishi Yasuharu, in which he shares all-time classics from his DJ sets. (Find all details in the...
    Posted on October 29, 2019 at 22:59. | Released on October 29, 2019
  45. Jackie & Roy / NOVI Singers "cheerful little earful / dancing nuts (Readymade mirai no ongaku Series)" (7")
    (A bit late to announce this as there was nowhere to order it online internationally, but now it's at Jet Set!) Here comes a series of 7" releases selected by Konishi Yasuharu! Under the title "Readymade mirai no ongaku"...
    Posted on October 17, 2019 at 22:06. | Released on September 29, 2019
  46. Wakita Monari "I am ONLY" (12")
    Wakita Monari's excellent 1st album "I am ONLY" (2017) is finally being released on vinyl! Included are songs written by Hase Hajimu, Microstar, Fukutomi Yukihiro, Yafune Tetsurō, Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves), Count Joke, Hase Yasuhiro (Yume to Cosme), ikkubaru (from...
    Posted on April 23, 2019 at 21:28. | Released on April 24, 2019
  47. Record Store Day 2019
    Record Store Day 2019 is just around the corner! This year it's to be held on April 13, a week earlier than usual. This year again there are many great releases happening in Japan. Below are Tokyo's Coolest Sound's picks!...
    Posted on April 11, 2019 at 22:33. | Released on April 13, 2019
  48. Original Love "bless You!"
    Original Love (aka Tajima Takao) has a brand new album coming this month! In terms of original albums this follows "Lover Man" (2015), since which single "Golden Time" (2016) and collaboration live album "Sessions" (2018, with Nagaoka Ryōsuke (Petrolz)) were...
    Posted on February 3, 2019 at 22:23. | Released on February 13, 2019
  49. Nomiya Maki "Shibuya-kei Songbook" (2 CDs), "Tokyo wa yoru no 7ji c/w Happy Sad" (7")
    This new album by Nomiya Maki comes with 2 discs. The first is a collection of songs from her recent albums of the "Shibuya-kei Standards" series (released from 2014 through 2017), and the 2nd is of a previously unreleased entire...
    Posted on October 20, 2018 at 21:26. | Released on October 31, 2018
  50. Wakita Monari "Take It Lucky!!!!" (CD+7")
    Wakita Monari's latest song "Take It Lucky!!!!", released digitally last month, is being released on 7" with a previously unreleased B-side! Both songs have music written and produced by Arai Toshiya (Count Joke). The A-side has lyrics by singer UKO,...
    Posted on April 20, 2018 at 22:01. | Released on April 25, 2018
  51. Record Store Day 2018
    Record Store Day 2018 is coming up this weekend! Like every year many Japanese artists, labels and shops get involved, and many exciting releases will appear on the shelves on Saturday morning. Here's a selection that Tokyo's Coolest Sound readers...
    Posted on April 16, 2018 at 23:40. | Released on April 21, 2018
  52. Furukawa Miki ÷ U-zhaan "Kouta LP" (12")
    This unit of Furukawa Miki (Lama, ex-Supercar) and tabla musician U-zhaan released last year a first cassette tape that consisted of two traditional Japanese songs. This new record contains both of those songs, plus two new songs ("B&G" and "koke...
    Posted on April 6, 2018 at 22:36. | Released on April 6, 2018
  53. Wakita Monari "Take It Lucky!!!!" (Download)
    Wakita Monari has a brand new song out now on iTunes, Spotify, etc.! "Take It Lucky!!!!" was written and produced by Arai Toshiya (Count Joke), and it was featured as the theme song of online drama "Lucky" aired earlier...
    Posted on March 28, 2018 at 00:28. | Released on March 24, 2018
  54. Yogee New Waves "Waves" (2LP)
    City pop band Yogee New Waves' 2nd album "Waves" (2017) has just been released as a double-LP that comes in a gatefold sleeve. Yogee New Waves will release a new EP titled "Spring Cave e.p." on March 14. Stay tuned...
    Posted on February 11, 2018 at 21:28. | Released on February 10, 2018
  55. Gig report: "Godzilla Legend -- Music of Akira Ifukube" in New York
    Text and photos by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound(Except where indicated) Correspondent Nicholas D. Kent went to the "Godzilla Legend" concert held recently in New York. Here's his report! "Godzilla Legend—Music of Akira Ifukube" April...
    Posted on May 14, 2017 at 10:35.
  56. Record Store Day 2017
    Record Store Day 2017 will be taking place this weekend, on Saturday April 22! As usual, many limited releases will be available at record shops only from that date. Below is a selection of some of the best stuff that...
    Posted on April 18, 2017 at 22:15. | Released on April 22, 2017
  57. Urbangarde "Urbangarde 2016 Xmas Special Hall Live Tenshi des Akuma"
    Trauma techno-pop band Urbangarde is releasing a new live album of a show held at the Shibuya Cultural Center on December 17, 2016. The show was divided in "devil" and "angel" segments, and the audience had to vote for the...
    Posted on April 11, 2017 at 22:57. | Released on April 12, 2017
  58. Various Artists "Toy Chara Pop Collection Vol.1~3 Selected by DJ Fukutake"
    DJ Fukutake, who selected the great "Yava-kayō" mix CD series, is back with this trio of compilations under a "Toy Character Pop" theme! Respectively subtitled "Hero & Hit", "Fancy & Kawaii" and "Video Game", each compilation is filled with Shōwa-era...
    Posted on April 1, 2017 at 22:26. | Released on March 22, 2017
  59. Perfume "Cosmic Explorer" (2x12")
    Perfume's 6th album "Cosmic Explorer", released last April, has just been released in a limited vinyl edition! This comes in as a set of two 12"'s, and the 1st record is blue, while the 2nd comes in a random color...
    Posted on August 14, 2016 at 11:43. | Released on August 3, 2016
  60. YeYe "ate a lemon" (7"+CD)
    Singer-songwriter YeYe has a brand new 7" single out now on Rallye! Follow-up to album "Hue Circle" (2013), this is a cut from an upcoming 3rd album to be released early summer. Check out the catchy song's fun and brilliant...
    Posted on April 23, 2016 at 14:32. | Released on April 23, 2016
  61. Record Store Day 2016
    This year again Record Store Day is being held in Japan, this time on Saturday April 16! A lot of special and limited vinyl editions are being released on that very day, and at first only available in physical shops....
    Posted on April 14, 2016 at 23:15. | Released on April 16, 2016
  62. Negicco "mujun, hajimemashita."
    Negicco has a new single out now! The title song was written by singer-songwriter Sakai Yū, with lyrics by Toki Asako, and arranged by connie (Negicco's producer) and NEGiBAND. Check out the charming clip below that features many guests! The...
    Posted on April 11, 2016 at 22:34. | Released on March 29, 2016
  63. Charisma.com "aidoro C", "Subliminal Diet / koshikake Rap" (7")
    Electro rap duo Charisma.com have a new mini-album coming early March! Included are 8 brand new songs. HMV gives away a promo mix CD (while supplies last). A 7" of two new tracks is also being released at the same...
    Posted on February 23, 2016 at 00:32. | Released on March 2, 2016
  64. Perfume "Perfume Complete 'LP' BOX" (12"x6)
    For Perfume collectors, vinyl fans and DJs, here comes a set of five LPs! This includes albums "Perfume ~Complete Best~", "GAME", "Triangle", "JPN" and "Perfume Global Compilation 'LOVE THE WORLD'" (a 2-LP set). All are pressed on high quality 180g...
    Posted on February 15, 2016 at 23:23. | Released on February 17, 2016
  65. Record Store Day 2015
    Here comes Record Store Day 2015, to be held this Saturday April 18! On that day, people go to record shops to buy vinyl records available exclusively in shops on that day. No pre-orders or even online sales, at least...
    Posted on April 15, 2015 at 23:37. | Released on April 18, 2015
  66. Count Joke "bird man c/w ameagari" (7"+CD)
    Count Joke (aka jōdan hakushaku) (Facebook page) is the unit of Maezono Naoki and Arai Toshiya. Starting this January they are releasing a series of 7"'s (coming with a bonus CD) of songs limitedly released on CD throughout last year....
    Posted on February 6, 2015 at 23:50. | Released on January 28, 2015
  67. jōdan hakushaku "yūrei no Ballad / itsuka dokokade"
    jōdan hakushaku (Maezono Naoki & Arai Toshiya) (Facebook page) have a new single out now! "yūrei no Ballad" features accordionist Tanooka Saburō and a kids chorus group. B-side "itsuka dokokade" features Smooth Ace, and was written in memory of...
    Posted on December 7, 2014 at 14:14. | Released on December 2, 2014
  68. Takahashi Yukihiro & Metafive "Techno Recital", Takahashi Yukihiro with In Phase "Phase" (DVD+Blu-ray+2 CDs)
    In January this year, Takahashi Yukihiro (YMO) formed a super-group under the name Takahashi Yukihiro & Metafive, also featuring Oyamada Keigo (Cornelius), Towa Tei, Sunahara Yoshinori, Gondō Tomohiko (anonymass, pupa) and Leo Imai. The concert they played at Ex Theater...
    Posted on July 20, 2014 at 20:01. | Released on July 23, 2014
  69. Record Store Day 2014 in Japan
    Record Store Day in Japan has been getting bigger every year. This year there are dozens of exclusive vinyl releases to be found on the shelves of these record shops on Saturday April 19. Below is a selection of releases...
    Posted on April 13, 2014 at 13:46. | Released on April 19, 2014
  70. Gig report: Takako Minekawa solo live at Tensai Sansūjuku
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On March 19, Minekawa Takako played a solo show part of a cassette-themed exhibition. Held at Asakusabashi Tensai Sansūjuku, a multipurpose venue, the exhibition showed various artworks made using audio...
    Posted on April 10, 2014 at 22:37.
  71. Gota Nishidera "Temple St."
    Nishidera Gōta (Nona Reeves) has a first solo album out now, titled "Temple St.". This comes on his new label "Gotown Label" (a word play on his first name), a sub-label of Vivid Sound. Other Nona Reeves members are also...
    Posted on March 26, 2014 at 22:42. | Released on March 25, 2014
  72. Nakatsuka Takeshi with Iga-Bang BB "Just A Pretty Song / Across The Universe" (7")
    Here's one more 7" from Nakatsuka Takeshi (ex-Qypthone)'s cover album "Big Band Back Beat", featuring big band Iga-Bang BB. "Just A Pretty Song" was originally by The Peddlers, while "Across The Universe" is a cover of... The Beatles! Audio...
    Posted on March 9, 2014 at 11:39. | Released on March 12, 2014
  73. Gig report: Joy Ride vol.133: soyuz project, CTO LAB., NeoBallad
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday April 19 was the 133rd edition (!) of electro-themed event series "Joy Ride" that started in 2006. That's an average of 2+ events per month! I went to...
    Posted on April 25, 2013 at 23:18.
  74. Gig report: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu in New York
    Text and photo by Nicholas D. Kent (Japanese Electronic Music) for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Here's a report of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's latest show, held last weekend in New York. Big thanks to correspondent Nicholas D. Kent. Read on! Kyary Pamyu...
    Posted on April 20, 2013 at 14:22.
  75. Emi Necozawa & Sphinx "EP" (12")
    Following last year's "Pyramidia" album, here comes a 12" cut of songs by Necozawa Emi's jazz group. Included is a remix by Miura Makoto (on whose latest album Emi contributed narration), and two 12" mixes of some of the best...
    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 13:06. | Released on February 20, 2013
  76. Tarte Tatin "irideppō ni deonna - tofubeats EDO remix" (7")
    Cute indie girl pop duo Tarte Tatin (produced by members of Sōtaiseiriron) have a new 7" coming, of a remix by Tofubeats. Audio samples can be heard at Jet Set. The original song is from their first album "Tetrad" (2012,...
    Posted on February 11, 2013 at 22:41. | Released on February 20, 2013
  77. Gig report: Tokyo eleport 006: The Aprils, Candles, Cutie Pai, ExceNtRip
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On April 12 was the 6th event of the "Tokyo eleport" series organized by indies techno-pop unit Candles. It was held at Shibuya Star lounge, a quite nice venue I...
    Posted on April 14, 2012 at 17:05.
  78. Emi Necozawa & Sphinx "Pyramidia"
    It's been 10 years since singer and percussionist Necozawa Emi's previous album ("café tu ronronnes" (2002)). This time she is backed by a jazzy band of 6 musicians making this her first band recording. Songs include covers of Serge Gainsbourg...
    Posted on March 8, 2012 at 21:05. | Released on March 7, 2012
  79. Gig report: Farm Party #6: Abikyokan, Hosaka Akane, Young Fratellis, N'toko
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Friday April 22 was a fun event held at Asagaya GaMuSo, of the Farm Party series organized by the great Tokyo Gig Guide. Started just last year, it was...
    Posted on April 29, 2011 at 11:49.
  80. Gig report: Aira Mitsuki "???" tour final
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Last Sunday I had the chance to catch Aira Mitsuki's last stop of her tour for the release of latest album "???". The show was held at Ebisu LiquidRoom on January 30....
    Posted on February 6, 2011 at 22:56.
  81. 80kidz "Weekend Warrior"
    Melodic electro unit 80kidz's 2nd full length album upon us. This is a follow-up to "This Is My Shit" (April 2009), since which they've also released download-only EP "Voice" and single "Spoiled Boy" . Jet Set offers a "Blackbox Test"...
    Posted on October 17, 2010 at 19:43. | Released on October 20, 2010
  82. Gig report: Nagisa Yoko Recital 2010
    Text by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound On Monday April 26 was Nagisa Yōko's recital at Shibuya Quattro, an event to celebrate the issue of her new 400-page photo book titled "NAGISA" . The show featured a full band,...
    Posted on May 4, 2010 at 18:55.
  83. Gig report: HNC Release Party "Cult Club"
    Text and photos by Patrick Benny for Tokyo's Coolest Sound Friday April 30 was the overdue release party for HNC's album "Cult" released last December. HNC used to be known as Hazel Nuts Chocolate, the solo project of a girl...
    Posted on May 2, 2010 at 14:50.
  84. The Fairbanks "Love Again" (12")
    The Fairbanks, aka Suzuki Masanori (April Set, regular DJ at Organ b.), brings us a new remix 12" that's sure to keep Tokyo's dancefloors moving. "Love Again" is Swedish female jazz singer Meta Roos' "Here We Are Falling In Love...
    Posted on July 21, 2008 at 01:23. | Released on July 17, 2008
  85. Various Artists "JANT."
    Featured are mostly previously released songs by Nomoto Karia, Qypthone, Nakatsuka Takeshi, Groove Unchant (new track), April Set, Le3, Bond Expo '60 feat. Pecombo, and more. Various Artists "JANT." 1. Bougain Ville-A / kimi to Drive 2. Bond Expo '60...
    Posted on June 23, 2008 at 13:26. | Released on June 21, 2008
  86. Various Artists "House Connection ...", "Jazz Connection ~around the shibuya corner~ presented by cafe&diner Studio"
    Two compilations related to cafe&diner Studio, a Shibuya café where are held DJ and live events, will feature a bunch of great artists from the club scene, grouped under "house" and "jazz" themes. Featured are akakage, Fujisawa Shiho, Sunaga t...
    Posted on May 14, 2008 at 14:49. | Released on July 9, 2008
  87. Kinbara Chieko "Velvet Night ~ Pray For Strings"
    Kinbara Chieko is back this year with two new albums, "Sweetest Day ~ Romance For Strings" in April and this night-themed second one in May. This album features collaborations with Jeff Mills, Inoue Kaoru (Chari Chari) and Ananda Project, and...
    Posted on April 16, 2008 at 17:08. | Released on May 21, 2008
  88. Fujisawa Shiho "Colorful na kimochi E.P." (12")
    Fujisawa Shiho is a female DJ and trackmaker having previously contributed to Nakatsuka Takeshi's "Groovy Sauce" series, and who is resident DJ at Organ b.'s "Bistro Jazz" party. This time she has a new 12" EP coming up next week,...
    Posted on February 8, 2008 at 22:23. | Released on February 16, 2008
  89. Kinbara Chieko "Shadow" (12")
    Club-style violinist Kinbara Chieko, who has a 5th album(!) coming up in April, first brings us this single of a new song produced by Eric Kupper (MySpace). The B-side is a Sugiurumn remix previously released on remix album "Summer Love"....
    Posted on February 4, 2008 at 14:34. | Released on February 3, 2008
  90. The Fairbanks "Saturday Night In Rio De Janeiro / Saturday Night In Brazil" (12")
    The Fairbanks, the solo unit of Suzuki Masanori (April Set, regular DJ at Organ b.), has a new 12" coming up. This time he mashes-up Ozomatli's "Saturday Night" with each of Steve & Eydie's "Rio De Janeiro" and Geoff &...
    Posted on January 26, 2008 at 10:33. | Released on February 8, 2008
  91. DJ Sora-Mimi "Groove Party"
    DJ Sora-Mimi, a new-comer of the scene who recently released a first 7" and also participated to the "Christmas Will Be Just Another Day" 12" compilation, has a first mix CD out now! 32 tracks of soft rock, groovy pops,...
    Posted on December 28, 2007 at 11:08. | Released on December 26, 2007
  92. Ino Hidefumi "The Force of Exotic"
    Fender Rhodes player Ino Hidefumi has a new mini-album coming soon, in a collaboration with Tower Records. The 4-song CD will consists only of songs written by himself, who until now had only released covers. Ino Hidefumi will play a...
    Posted on April 1, 2007 at 11:36. | Released on June 4, 2007
  93. Various Artists "Blue Cafe"
    DJs of Organ b.'s "Blue Cafe", regular event, led by Suzuki Masanori (April Set / Premium Cuts), have put down their best tracks for a compilation of the same name. The event recently celebrated its 7th anniversary. Sunaga Tatsuo, former...
    Posted on October 23, 2006 at 17:43. | Released on October 25, 2006
  94. Kinbara Chieko "Strings of Life" / "Time To Love" / "If You Only" (12")
    Kinbara Chieko is back with a 4th album this May, but first come these 12" singles. "Strings of Life" is a Derrick May cover, "Time To Love" is produced by Blaze (who collaborated with Kinbara Chieko before on the song...
    Posted on February 22, 2006 at 16:30. | Released on April 3, 2006
  95. capsule "Jelly" (12")
    A new capsule vinyl-only single containing an extended mix of "jelly", song previously released on iTMS and which hit #1 in the electronic music chart, will be out in April. The B-side has two more brand new tracks. All or...
    Posted on February 21, 2006 at 19:26. | Released on April 19, 2006
  96. InK first live at Liquid Room
    Ishino Takkyu (Denki Groove) has a new unit together with Kawanabe Hiroshi of Tokyo No.1 Soul Set. The unit is called InK (Ishino 'n' Kawanabe) and a first live show has been scheduled. There's an album scheduled for release on...
    Posted on February 6, 2006 at 15:50. | Released on March 31, 2006

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